The Thomas Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
4242 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 420.1436
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The Thomas Group
Welcome

Our entire team shares a common goal: to help you achieve your personal financial goals, such as planning for and funding your children’s education, helping ensure that income can last in retirement, and planning for potential health care costs. Every step in the process takes into account your personal perspectives and priorities. Our goal is to help bring simplicity and transparency to the complexities of investing, turning the often-intimidating task of planning for the future into an exciting journey of helping you pursue and reach your goals.

Recognition
William Thomas
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019, 2023
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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The Thomas Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Philosophy

No two people are alike. Consequently, there is no single approach to wealth management that is appropriate for everyone. What matters most to you is what matters most to us. Once we get to know you, your priorities, your goals, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs and what you want to accomplish over time, only then can the team help you position yourself to identify and address financial challenges and potential opportunities. To that end, we thoughtfully employ our experience and resources to help guide you as you pursue your goals.

Meet Our Team
William Thomas,

CFA

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
919.420.1436
William Thomas,

CFA

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
919.420.1435
Wendy H Busby,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
919.420.1422
Jessica Baskin Lester
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
919.420.1418
About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

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